CN205800942U - PWI system, rear view mirror assembly and vehicle - Google Patents
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Abstract
This utility model provides a kind of PWI system for vehicle, and this PWI system includes the PWI of the reflecting element being disposed about being supported in the rear view mirror assembly of vehicle.This utility model additionally provides two kinds of rear view mirror assemblies and two kinds of vehicles.Presently described PWI system provides the biggest visible ray that is associated with the rear view mirror of vehicle show, and this visible ray shows and is easier to be seen and more likely attraction driver and/or the attention adjacent to driving personnel than common turn signal/blind-spot indicators early-warning lamp.
Description
Technical field
The disclosure relates generally to the early warning signal for motor vehicles.More specifically, it relates to after vehicle
The PWI system of the improvement of visual reflex mirror.
Background technology
Known offer in vehicle installs the direction signal indicator to reflecting mirror.When being arranged on, such as motor vehicles side is anti-
When penetrating in mirror, direction signal indicator (is typically at least arranged at each in vehicle corner as to main turn signal lamp
And be associated with the Brake lamp of vehicle and/or headlight group respectively) supplement and to other vehicles provide imminent
Turn to or the visible early warning of lane changing.
It is also known that the common rear view mirror layout for vehicle generally produces various sizes of " blind spot ", i.e. driver
Cannot be seen by backsight and/or side-looking reflecting mirror in the case of without significant body kinematics (rotary head and/or trunk etc.)
The side of vehicle and region below.For this reason, modern motor is also often provided with blind monitoring system, and it is usual
It is provided as the visual detector that may be operably coupled to proximity transducer system.When the vehicle in adjacent lane is positioned at driving
Time in the blind spot of member, i.e. this vehicle location makes the driver possibly cannot be in rear view mirror or side at the du vehicule of driver
Seeing this Adjacent vehicles in visual reflex mirror, this Adjacent vehicles will still be approached sensor detection, and show visible early warning, all
Such as fixed light or flash light.Seeing this visible early warning, driver is positioned in adjacent lane by another vehicle of early warning and leans on
Closely her car, during therefore she should not attempt the path of replacing track or entrance Adjacent vehicles.This monitoring system is also often and car
Side rearview mirror is associated to facilitate vehicle driver to use.
Installation is provided (see Fig. 1) to blind-spot indicators and the turn signal of reflecting mirror usually used as single element, its
Usually used as by positioning one or more light sources (such as, LED) to launch expectation face by the glass of minute surface
The light of normal complexion pattern and the single indicator that produces.Especially in smaller side reflecting mirror, this can take the significant portion of minute surface,
And the most when activated, by reduce driver can the measurer of mirror surface contribute to the chi of blind spot of vehicle
Very little potentiality.Although additionally, the relative letter of electronic installation being associated with turn signal and the blind-spot indicators on common LED basis
Single, but take much room and usually require that sizable reflecting mirror housing is to accommodate them.Such electronic installation is also
Add the cost of carman's skill and complexity, for consumer vehicle expense and needs reflecting mirror change/
The cost of repairs in repairing event.Therefore, common indicator (such as, blind-spot indicators) is difficult to see, especially for having
The driver of slight visual disorder.
Utility model content
In order to solve this problem and other problems, it relates to be used for being arranged on vehicle mirror (such as rear visual reflex
Mirror) in PWI system.In an embodiment, PWI system provides direction signal indicator.Reality at other
Executing in example, PWI system provides combination type turn signal and blind-spot indicators.The embodiment expection also having other uses
Described PWI system thinks that the various instrument boards being associated with early-warning lamp/icon provide auxiliary early warning.Advantageously,
Presently described PWI system provides the biggest visible ray being associated with the rear view mirror of vehicle to show, should
Visible ray shows and is easier to be seen and more likely attract driver than common turn signal/blind-spot indicators early-warning lamp
And/or the attention adjacent to driving personnel.
According to purpose described herein and benefit, on the one hand describe a kind of PWI system, this PWI
System includes the PWI of the reflecting element being disposed about being supported in the rear view mirror assembly of vehicle.This early warning
In a part for the housing that indicator may be provided at rear view mirror assembly.
This PWI can be operably connected to the turn signal control system of vehicle and close to warning early warning system
One or two in system.In other examples, the first PWI part may be operably coupled to turn signal control
System processed and the second PWI part may be operably coupled to close to warning early warning system.In an embodiment, early warning refers to
Show device include around reflecting element be arranged on housing towards on rear section at least one printing LED strip strips.In use,
The Part I of PWI launches the first visual cue in response to the signal received from turn signal control system, and in advance
The Part II of alert indicator is in response to launching different from the first visual cue from the signal received close to warning early warning system
Second visual cue.
According to an embodiment of the present utility model, PWI include around reflecting element be arranged on housing towards
At least one printing LED strip strips on rear section.
On the other hand, it is provided that include the rear view mirror assembly of PWI system described above.
According to another aspect of the present utility model, it is provided that a kind of rear view mirror assembly for vehicle, this rear visual reflex
Mirror assembly includes: support the housing of reflecting element；And be arranged in a part for housing and refer to the early warning around reflecting element
Show device.
According to an embodiment of the present utility model, PWI at least may be operably coupled to the turn signal of vehicle
Control system.
According to an embodiment of the present utility model, PWI is further operable to be connected to the close alert of vehicle
Accuse early warning system.
According to an embodiment of the present utility model, a part for PWI is believed in response to turn signal control system
Number launch the first visual cue, and the Part II of PWI is launched and the in response to close to warning early warning system signal
The second visual cue that one visual cue is different.
According to an embodiment of the present utility model, PWI include around reflecting element be arranged on housing towards
At least one printing LED strip strips on rear section.
According to another aspect of the present utility model, it is provided that a kind of vehicle including above-mentioned rear view mirror assembly.
According to another aspect of the present utility model, it is provided that a kind of rear view mirror assembly, this rear view mirror assembly includes:
Support the housing of reflecting element；And at least one the printing LED strip strips around reflecting element.
According to an embodiment of the present utility model, at least one printing LED strip strips is arranged on shell around reflecting element
Body towards on rear section.
According to an embodiment of the present utility model, PWI at least may be operably coupled to the turn signal of vehicle
Control system.
According to an embodiment of the present utility model, PWI is further operable to be connected to the close alert of vehicle
Accuse early warning system.
According to an embodiment of the present utility model, a part for PWI is believed in response to turn signal control system
Number launch the first visual cue, and the Part II of PWI is launched and the in response to close to warning early warning system signal
The second visual cue that one visual cue is different.
According to another further aspect of the present utility model, it is provided that a kind of vehicle including above-mentioned rear view mirror assembly.
The beneficial effects of the utility model are: PWI system of the present utility model provides anti-with the backsight of vehicle
Penetrating the biggest visible ray that mirror is associated to show, this visible ray shows than common turn signal/blind-spot indicators early warning
Lamp is easier to be seen and more likely attract driver and/or the attention of neighbouring driving personnel.
In the following description, it is shown that and describe the embodiment of disclosed PWI system.But should anticipate
Knowledge is arrived, in the case of all without departing from the apparatus and method described as mentioned above and in the following claims, and this dress
Putting can be other different embodiments, and its some details can be modified at various obvious aspects.Correspondingly, should
When the essence of accompanying drawing and description is considered as illustrative and not restrictive.
Accompanying drawing explanation
Accompanying drawing is included in herein and forms a part for description, it illustrates some sides of disclosed PWI
Face, and be used for together with the description explaining its certain principles.In the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 depicts and includes direction signal indicator and the rear visual reflex of the prior art close to PWI signal
Mirror；
Fig. 2 A depicts the printing LED early warning that may be operably coupled to steering signal of vehicle control system according to the disclosure
Indicator；
Fig. 2 B depicts the printing LED early warning of the vehicle proximity transducer system that may be operably coupled to according to the disclosure and refers to
Show device；And
Fig. 2 C depicts the combination type direction signal indicator/blind-spot indicators according to the disclosure.
Now by the embodiment of the PWI of the reference disclosure in detail, the example is shown in the drawings.
Detailed description of the invention
Presently disclosed PWI system is in rear view mirror (the such as driver side external reflection for vehicle
Mirror) background under at this discuss.But, artisan will readily appreciate that, disclosed PWI system is applicable to other structures,
Such as internal rear view mirror etc..But, technical staff is it will be readily appreciated that this technology is applicable to the external reflection of passenger side
Mirror, vehicle rearview reflecting mirror etc..Will also be appreciated that, described PWI can be as to common turn signal instruction
The supplementing and provide of device and blind-spot indicators.Therefore, the disclosure will be considered as limiting.
Additionally, steering signal of vehicle control system and close warning warning early warning system as referred to herein are this areas
Known in, and therefore need not extensive discussions.But, as it is known, this turn signal control system is generally by vehicle
Driver such as uses the control device installed to steering wheel for vehicle axle to activate will occur to turn to other drivings personnel instruction
To or lane changing.As be also known, the close warning early warning system of blind spot early warning is provided can to rely on multiple sensors to driver
Type, including photographic head basis proximity transducer system, the proximity transducer system of Basis of Laser, sonar basis close to biography
Sensor system, infrared ray basis proximity transducer system, ultrasound wave basis proximity transducer system, Basis of Laser close
The proximity transducer system etc. on sensing system, radar basis.
Turn now to Fig. 1, as indicated, vehicle V generally include have housing 12 and reflecting surface 14 by bar 16 install to
The outside rear view mirror 10 of vehicle V.As indicated, generally bar 16 is hinged at least to allow towards vehicle V by various mechanism
Inwardly swing housing 12 and clash into adjacent vehicle or other barriers or by adjacent vehicle or other barriers to reduce rear view mirror 10
Hinder the probability that thing clashes into.Then, it is possible to provide various mechanism is for the orientation of regulation reflecting surface 14, thus according to user
The scope of the what comes into a driver's of height and other preferences regulation rear view mirror 10 and/or direction.This for bar 16 with reflecting surface 14
Governor motion can be manual maybe can being automatically brought into operation by various mechanism as known in the art, be not required here and extensively beg for
Opinion.Additionally, for providing the reflection in rear view mirror 10 or the various materials on half reflection surface 14 and method in this area
In be known, and similarly need not extensive discussions.
It is also known to the art that offer refers to close to warning early warning (or " blind spot " monitoring) System pointer 18 and turn signal
Showing device 20, the two is set to launch visible signal by the reflecting surface 14 of rear view mirror 10.Normally, pre-close to warning
Alarm system indicator 18 and direction signal indicator 20 are (generally by multiple light emitting diodes (LED) are arranged to desired shape
Shape, all V-arrangements as shown in Figure 1 are arranged) be provided as with the known attention attracting driver, neighbouring driving personnel etc. concrete
(typically, red and/or yellow/amber, they are the most relevant to " dangerous " and " early warning " respectively to color emission optical signal
The color of connection).
Direction signal indicator 20 may be operably coupled to the turn signal control system (not shown) of vehicle V, and such as
Operated via the actuator being generally associated with the steering wheel shaft (not shown) of vehicle V by user knownly, and starting
Time launch interval or flicker optical signal will carry out turning to or lane changing to alert other drivings personnel.Similarly, connect
Nearly warning system indicator 18 may be operably coupled to vehicle V close to warning system (not shown).By close to warning system
System is when adjacent vehicle being detected, close to warning system indicator 18 will launch optical signal (can be stable or interval/flash
, or a combination of both according to the actual low coverage of adjacent vehicle) to alert driver's her vehicle of another vehicle proximity, should
Attempt lane changing or turn to.
As outlined above, the close warning early warning system indicator 18 of this installation to reflecting mirror and direction signal indicator
Although 20 is effective for their expection purpose, but can take sizable part of reflecting surface 14, thus reduces
The amount of the reflecting surface 14 that can be used to see by driver neighbouring traffic of emitting surface 14.Additionally, basic with common LED
Although the electronic installation that turn signal and close warning early warning system indicator are associated is relatively easy, but can take the biggest
Space and it is frequently necessary to sizable reflecting mirror housing 12 to accommodate them.This electronic installation also add vehicle system
Make cost and complexity, the expense of vehicle for consumer of technique, and the repairing needed when reflecting mirror is replaced/repaired
Expense.Then, common indicator (such as blind-spot indicators) may be difficult to see, particularly with having driving of slight vision damage
For the person of sailing.
In order to solve this problem, with reference to Fig. 2 A to Fig. 2 C, it is provided that it is pre-that a kind of rear view mirror 10 with vehicle V is associated
Alert indicator system 22.In the embodiment described in Fig. 2 A to Fig. 2 C, the parts identical with the parts described in Fig. 1 indicate phase
Same reference number.
PWI system 22 includes that at least one early warning being arranged in a part for rear view mirror housing 12 refers to
Show device 24.Especially, PWI 24 is configured such that it is close or around reflecting mirror reflecting surface 14 but is not positioned at
In mirror surface 14.Therefore, reflecting surface 14 not part is blocked.In order to realize this effect, usual PWI 24
It is arranged in the interior front part of housing 12 (in this industry commonly referred to " Wu Yangai (skull cap) ") as shown in figure.
In one embodiment, PWI 24 is provided by printing LED technology, and printing LED technology limits can be with
The printing LED strip strips that any desired pattern or shape provide.Printing LED strip strips includes printing random two on the electrically conductive
Pole pipe ink (RDI) layer, its ink inside comprises the LED of multiple suspension.In the case of being not intended to any restriction, currently assigning
The U.S. Patents Serial numbers 14/684,505 of entitled " the printing LED animation reflecting mirror turn signal " of people Ford Global Technologies LLC A
Therefore suitably printing is described with in the U.S. Patents Serial numbers 14/684,496 of entitled " printing LED PWI signal "
LED technology and circuit, as reaffirming completely, each disclosure is fully contained within herein by quoting.More
Further, described PWI 24 may be operably coupled to the turn signal control system of vehicle V and close to warning
One or both in early warning (blind monitoring) system, whereby when being activated by steering signal of vehicle control system and/or vehicle connects
Nearly sensor system senses is to PWI transmitting early warning signal in the presence of adjacent vehicle.
For forming the printing LED strip strips of the PWI 24 of the disclosure, will be appreciated by, can with technological progress
Use the LED of multiple color to launch the signal of desired color.But, use owing to cost reason is known and launch blue light
LED, LED are coated with suitable fluorescent material or other dyestuffs to change the color of the light by printing LED emission.An embodiment
In, use dimethylbenzene fluorescent material and/or YAG fluorescent powder dyestuff to change the color launched by the part of printing LED.As in this technology
It is known that dimethylbenzene and/or other fluorescent material dyestuffs can be applied so that other desired face will be transformed into by the blue light of LED emission
Color wavelength, such as redness and yellow/amber.
In an embodiment, the printing LED strip strips of thermoforming such as can be arranged on the B surface of housing 12 by binding agent
On, and suitable fluorescent material or other dyestuffs can be arranged on the A surface of housing 12, whereby from installing the LED to B surface
The light that strip device is launched is through dye coating and the light emission as desired color.Alternately, it is possible to provide with decoration ink
Optional layer, fluorescent material or other suitable dye coatings and the film of the printing LED of thermoforming that is disposed thereon as A table
Face.In another alternative embodiment, A surface may be provided as metallization the most semipermeable to light at least partially
Partial vacuum (vac) (has the outward appearance of chromium strip device).Then, dye coating as above and printing LED strip strips can be by
It is arranged in the posterior face of partial vacuum or on B surface to launch light by partial vacuum.
Referring back to Fig. 2 A, PWI 24 may be operably coupled to turning to of vehicle V in the embodiment depicted
Whistle control system.When driver's actuated vehicle turn signal, PWI 24 launches visual cue.As it is known, it is logical
Often visual cue is by for the flicker of desired color or intermittent light, and the most common be redness or yellow/amber.
In the embodiment of Fig. 2 B, PWI 24 may be operably coupled to the close warning early warning system of vehicle V.When
When this vehicle approaching alert early warning system detects adjacent vehicle, PWI 24 launches visual cue, usually expects face
The stable light of color or intermittent light, this desired color can be different from the color for indicating the actuating of turn signal as above.
Fig. 2 C depicts for equipped with installing to the direction signal indicator of reflecting mirror with close to warning early warning system
One embodiment of the described PWI system 22 of vehicle V.In this embodiment, it is provided that at least two early warning refers to
Show device 24,24 '.As indicated, each PWI 24,24 ' occupies the only about half of circumference of housing 12, i.e. adjoin or around greatly
The rear view mirror reflecting surface 14 of about half.But, comprehensible, one or the other PWI 24,24 ' can
Occupy more or less of available circumference as required.Further, as described, it is possible to arrange additional on housing 12
PWI (not shown) think that driver and neighbouring driving personnel provide additional early warning/visual cue.
In the embodiment depicted, PWI 24 may be operably coupled to steering signal of vehicle control system and
PWI 24 ' may be operably coupled to vehicle approaching alert early warning system (although certainly it can also be envisaged that contrary layout).
PWI 24,24 ' is constructed such that PWI 24 launches the visual cue with the first color, and early warning refers to
Show that the visual cue with the second color being different from the first color launched by device 24 '.Therefore, via being arranged on rear view mirror 10
On PWI 24,24 ' perform direction signal indicator and be not take up any of reflecting surface 14 close to warning function
Part.Further, different visual cue, vehicle driver and neighbouring driving personnel are launched by PWI 24,24 '
Learn whether steering signal of vehicle, vehicle approaching alert early warning system or both activated.
Although above description provided the PWI 24 including printing LED technology, but the most alternative enforcement
Example be also possible and here it is envisaged that.Such as, light source, such as incandescent lamp bulb, one or more LED, one or more
Halogen lamp, one or more electricity-saving lamp or other kinds of light source may be provided in and may be operably coupled to car as above
V turn signal control system and/or close in the inside of the reflecting mirror housing 12 of warning early warning system.It is arranged on shell by these
The light that light source in body 12 is launched can be directed to substantially as at Fig. 2 A to Fig. 2 C by suitable light pipe, the ring of light etc.
Shown in light emission point.Further, blue led can be used as light source, wherein from the blue light of blue LED emission through bag
Include the light pipe of one or more internal ramp or fluorescent material dyestuff element being desired by blue light wavelength shift
Color wavelength.
Other alternative embodiments remain possible and can be envisaged that.Such as, replace as illustrated in fig. 2 c
Neighbouring PWI 24,24 ', PWI can be set concentrically.
Other alternative embodiments remain possible and are susceptible to.PWI 24 can alternately or
May be operably coupled to other vehicle early warning systems extraly.It is associated also for example, as it is known that provide with various vehicle early warning systems
And in Vehicular instrument panel display multiple early-warning lamp/icons.Such as nonrestrictive example, it is however known to provide " inspection electromotor "
Lamp, anti-lock braking system indicator, the standby of warning driver's barrier at vehicle rear indicate close to warning early warning
Device, oil pressure PWI, low tire pressure PWI, overheated PWI etc..PWI described herein
It is one or more not seen at instrument board early-warning lamp that system 22 can easily be may be operably coupled in these systems
Supplementary early warning is provided to driver when seeing or be out in the cold.
Pass through the disclosure, it is provided that but it is associated with vehicle rearview reflecting mirror and prevents take up any portion of reflecting mirror reflecting surface
The PWI divided.Advantageously, although still providing the desired character installing the PWI to reflecting mirror, but arbitrarily
Common and suitable reflecting surface can be used in vehicle rearview reflecting mirror.Advantageously, this indicator is than common turn signal
Indicator or blind-spot indicators are notable bigger and become apparent from, and be therefore more easily visible and more likely attract driver and/or
The attention of neighbouring driving personnel.Additionally, printing LED technology provides with the hundreds of LED of regular patterns distribution.This is with logical
The common LED technology often using multiple LED to produce indicator compares the light pattern that can provide smoother, thus produces the ripple of pattern
Wave surface.
In view of the various modifications and variations of teachings above are possible.All these modifications and variations are when according to they quilts
Liberally, in the width given legally and equitably is within the scope of the appended claims when explaining.
Claims (18)
1. the PWI system for vehicle, it is characterised in that include being disposed about being supported on described vehicle
Rear view mirror assembly in the PWI of reflecting element.
PWI system the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that described PWI is arranged in the rear
In a part for the housing of visual reflex mirror assembly.
PWI system the most according to claim 2, it is characterised in that described PWI is the most operationally
It is connected to the turn signal control system of described vehicle.
PWI system the most according to claim 3, it is characterised in that described PWI is further operable
Be connected to described vehicle close to warning early warning system.
PWI system the most according to claim 4, it is characterised in that the Part I of described PWI rings
The signal that turn signal control system described in Ying Yucong receives launches the first visual cue, and the second of described PWI
Partial response launches second different from described first visual cue in the signal received from described close warning early warning system can
See prompting.
PWI system the most according to claim 2, it is characterised in that described PWI includes around described
Reflecting element be arranged on described housing towards on rear section at least one printing LED strip strips.
7. the rear view mirror assembly for vehicle, it is characterised in that including:
Support the housing of reflecting element；And
It is arranged in a part for described housing with the PWI around described reflecting element.
Rear view mirror assembly the most according to claim 7, it is characterised in that described PWI is the most operationally
It is connected to the turn signal control system of described vehicle.
Rear view mirror assembly the most according to claim 8, it is characterised in that described PWI is further operable
Be connected to described vehicle close to warning early warning system.
Rear view mirror assembly the most according to claim 9 a, it is characterised in that part for described PWI is rung
The first visual cue should be launched in turn signal control system signal, and the Part II of described PWI is in response to connecing
Nearly warning early warning system signal launches second visual cue different from described first visual cue.
11. rear view mirror assemblies according to claim 7, it is characterised in that described PWI includes around institute
State reflecting element be arranged on described housing towards on rear section at least one printing LED strip strips.
12. 1 kinds of vehicles, it is characterised in that described vehicle includes the rear view mirror assembly described in claim 7.
13. 1 kinds of rear view mirror assemblies for vehicle, it is characterised in that including:
Support the housing of reflecting element；And
At least one printing LED strip strips around described reflecting element.
14. rear view mirror assemblies according to claim 13, it is characterised in that at least one printing LED strip band described
Part around described reflecting element be arranged on described housing towards on rear section.
15. rear view mirror assemblies according to claim 13, it is characterised in that PWI the most operationally connects
It is connected to the turn signal control system of described vehicle.
16. rear view mirror assemblies according to claim 15, it is characterised in that described PWI can be grasped further
It is connected to the close warning early warning system of described vehicle with making.
17. rear view mirror assemblies according to claim 16 a, it is characterised in that part for described PWI is rung
The first visual cue should be launched in turn signal control system signal, and the Part II of described PWI is in response to connecing
Nearly warning early warning system signal launches second visual cue different from described first visual cue.
18. 1 kinds of vehicles, it is characterised in that described vehicle includes the rear view mirror assembly described in claim 13.
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| US14/700,740 US20160318440A1 (en) | 2015-04-30 | 2015-04-30 | Printed led exterior mirror indicators |
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